Russell Edward Brand

nickname

Russ, Rusty, Rusty Braunstein, Rusty Rockets

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

Greys, Essex, England

nationality

training

Russell attended Gray School Media Arts College (now called Hathaway Academy ) in Grays, Essex.

In 1991 he entered Italia Conti Academy in London, UK. His first year tuition was funded by Essex County Council. But in 1992 he was fired for lack of attendance and drug use.

He also attended the British drama school called Drama Center London.

occupation

Actor, comedian, author, radio host

family

• Father – Ronald Henry Brand (Photographer)
• Mutter – Barbara Elizabeth Nichols
• Siblings – None

Manager

He is signed to John Noel Management.

Build

Slim

Height

185 cm (6 ft 1 in)

weight

74 kg or 163 pounds

girlfriend/spouse

Russell Brand dated –

1. Sophie Coady – Russell had an affair with British glamor model Sophie Coady.
2. Cassie Sumner (2005-2006) – From November 2005 to March 2006, Brand dated another Glamor model. She dropped him when she discovered he was cheating on her (by counting the number of condoms).
3. Makosi Musambasi (2006) – The Zimbabwean reality TV star and Russell’s former Big Brother roommate dated him for around 6 weeks in 2006.
4. Imogen Thomas (2006) – From February to March 2006, Russell dated another British glamor model, Imogen Thomas.
5. Laura Gallacher (2006-2007; 2009; 2016-Present) – From March 2006 to December 2007, the comic book actress dated actress Laura Gallacher (daughter of professional golfer Bernard Gallacher). According to the tabloid, he wanted to have children with Laura, but the relationship ended when Brand didn’t want to be monogamous. They reconciled and dated for some time in late 2009. The couple reconciled for a third time in early 2016 and got engaged. Laura welcomed the couple’s first child, daughter Mabel, in November 2016. On August 26, 2017, Laura and Russell were married in Henley-on-Thames.
6. Kate Moss (2006) – Russell reportedly became friends with supermodel Kate Moss in May 2006.
7. Courtney Love (2006) – In August 2006, he was reportedly dating American musician Courtney Love, who is approximately 11 years his senior. They first met in 2006 at the Hotel Mayfair.
8. Peaches Geldof (2006) – From August to September 2006, he dated a socialite, Peaches Geldof.
9. Georgina Baillie (2008-2009) – For a few months from 2008 to 2009, he dated dancer Georgina Baillie.
10. Teresa Palmer (2008) – Russell was dating Australian actress Teresa Palmer from June to September when they met on the set of the 2008 film Bedtime Stories.
11. Holly Madison (2009) – In May 2009, Russell was having an affair with glamor model Holly Madison when they were spotted at Tao nightclub in Las Vegas.
12. Katy Perry (2009-2012) – Singer Katy Perry and Russell first met in 2008 while filming Take Him to the Greeks. They weren’t dating at the time, but they later began dating in September 2009 when the duo met at MTV VMA 2009. They got engaged on December 31, 2009. On October 23, 2010, the couple married in a Hindu ceremony privately in India. They separated on December 31, 2011 and their divorce was finalized on July 16, 2012.
13. Nikolett Barabas (2012) – From March to June 2012, Brand was romantically involved with Hungarian model Nikolett Barabas.
14. Isabella Brewster (2012) – Shortly after his divorce with Katy Perry was finalized, he began dating Isabella Brewster, a casting director, until August 2012.
15. Geri Halliwell (2012) – From August to September 2012, Geri and Russell dated.
16. Jemima Khan (2013-2014) – From September 2013 to September 2014, Russell dated writer Jemima Khan.
17. Ferne McCann (2015) – In 2015, TV personalities Ferne McCann and Brand were about three months old.
18. Rhian Sugden – An English glamor model and TV personality, Rhian Sugden appeared in Celebrity Big Brother , she kissed Russell but immediately regretted it and didn’t move on.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Bisexual

distinguishing features

• Scruff
• Sanskrit tattoo on his arm
• big hair
• Catchphrase – “Die Schweine!”, “Hare Krishna!”, “T’is Rhabarber!”

measurements

The plausible body specifications of the brand are:

• Chest – 104 cm or 41 inches
• Arms/biceps – 14 inches or 35.5 cm
• Waist – 81 cm or 32 inches

shoe size

It is speculated that he wears a size 10 (US) shoe.

brand promotion

He appeared in an HP TouchPad advertisement.

Religion

Hinduism

Known for

Have good comic timing and marry Katy Perry.

first movie

In 2007, Russell appeared in the film St. Trinian for his role as Flash Harry. The film is based on the work of cartoonist Ronald Searle.

First TV show

In 1994 he appeared in the procedural ITV television series The Bill for his role as Billy Case in an episode entitled ‘Land of The Blind’.

Personal trainer

He does some yoga classes and eats a vegan diet. It not only refreshes his body and mind, but also helps him meet new women.

Before marrying Katy, he endeavored to shape himself by practicing the martial art Krav Maga.

Russell Brand favorite things

unknown

Russell Brand Facts

1. Brand was born at Orsett Hospital in Grays, Essex, England.
2. Russell was raised primarily by his mother as his parents divorced when he was 6 months old.
3. He was very isolated and lonely during his childhood.
4. He worked as a postman before he became famous.
5. Brand’s father took him to prostitutes on a visit to the Far East.
6. He suffered from bulimia nervosa (eating disorder) at the age of 14.
7. He was once sexually abused by a tutor when he was 7 years old.
8. He has used drugs in the past that are illegal such as cannabis, ecstasy, LSD etc.
9. He made his theater debut at age 15 in the school production of Bugsy Malone.
10. His radio career began in early 2002.
11. He’s a vegetarian.
12. In June 2008, Brand signed a £1.8 million two-book deal with publishers HarperCollins.
13. He has three cats, Morrissey, Krusty and Kitty Purry.
14. Visit its official website at www.russellbrand.com.
15. Catch him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Google+.